Oxford Diecast B058

Nottingham Transport - 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

The AEC 34 seater bus was a revolution when launched in 1909 when approximately 60 were manufactured. It was built at Walthamstow.Known as the X type it used a four cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. With the increase in production the model was modified several times and in 1916 the government assumed control of production for the duration of World War 1.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Nottingham Transport – 1:76 scale model. The item carries the manufacturer part number B058 and depicts a vehicle from the period known as the Big Four, representing the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern Railway (SR).

The model is based on the AEC 34‑seat bus, which was introduced in 1909 and saw a production run of roughly 60 examples at the Walthamstow works. Marketed as the X type, it was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Over its short lifespan the design underwent several modifications, and in 1916 the British government took control of production for the duration of the First World War.